Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1846
Citation Micro:
Fl. Antarct.: 256 (1846)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164860
Common Names
- Woolly Adesmia
- Woolly Bush
- Woolly Pea
Synonyms
- Patagonium lanatum Kuntze [valid]
Description
Adesmia lanata (also called 'Woolly Adesmia', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has a woody stem and small, oval leaves. It grows in dry, rocky areas and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Adesmia lanata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a source of fodder for livestock, and for soil stabilization and erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Adesmia lanata has small yellow flowers, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and round, with a diameter of about 0.5 cm. The seedlings are small, with a height of about 5 cm and a diameter of about 1 cm.
Cultivation and Propagation
Adesmia lanata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Adesmia lanata
Adesmia lanata is native to South America and can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, and Chile.
Adesmia lanata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adesmia lanata?
Adesmia lanata
What is the common name of Adesmia lanata?
Woolly adesmia
What is the family of Adesmia lanata?
Fabaceae
Species in the Adesmia genus
Adesmia aromatica,
Adesmia boelckeana,
Adesmia calycicomosa,
Adesmia coquimbensis,
Adesmia lihuelensis,
Adesmia littoralis,
Adesmia pseudincana,
Adesmia pseudogrisea,
Adesmia aconcaguensis,
Adesmia acuta,
Adesmia aegiceras,
Adesmia ameghinoi,
Adesmia aphylla,
Adesmia arachnipes,
Adesmia araucana,
Adesmia araujoi,
Adesmia arenicola,
Adesmia argentea,
Adesmia argyrophylla,
Adesmia aspera,
Adesmia atacamensis,
Adesmia aueri,
Adesmia aurantiaca,
Adesmia balsamica,
Adesmia bedwellii,
Adesmia bijuga,
Adesmia boronioides,
Adesmia brachysemeon,
Adesmia bracteata,
Adesmia brevivexillata,
Adesmia candida,
Adesmia capitellata,
Adesmia ciliata,
Adesmia colinensis,
Adesmia concinna,
Adesmia conferta,
Adesmia cordobensis,
Adesmia coronilloides,
Adesmia corymbosa,
Adesmia curvifolia,
Adesmia cytisoides,
Adesmia darapskyana,
Adesmia denticulata,
Adesmia denudata,
Adesmia dichotoma,
Adesmia digitata,
Adesmia disperma,
Adesmia dumosa,
Adesmia echinus,
Adesmia elata,
Species in the Fabaceae family